CGIF, together with ThaiBMA, had the privilege of convening Thailand’s leading economic, monetary, and capital-market institutions for a forward-looking dialogue on the country’s 2026 investment direction.

Thailand is well-positioned to lead in sustainable finance innovation. During the Thailand Credit Conference hosted by Moody's, Investment Specialist Supatra Khanitthabut talked about how recent global climate policy developments impact the Thai market and the innovative tools CGIF believes will help Thai companies, especially those in energy-intensive sectors, to finance their shift towards low-carbon operations. There is great potential in sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), transition bonds, as well as blended finance structures to unlock renewable energy and adaptation projects by de-risking investments with a mix of public and private capital.

On July 22, CGIF, in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB), Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Association of Investment Management Companies, hosted "Towards a New Era in Sustainable Bond: Thailand Taxonomy and the Evolving Role of Asset Managers." Over 70 participants gathered to discuss the critical implications of the recently launched Phase 2 of the Thai Taxonomy on the nation's bond market.

Mitsuhiro Yamawaki, Deputy CEO and Chief Risk Officer, joined a distinguished panel at the Thailand Credit Spotlight to underscore the importance of proactive risk management in today's dynamic global trade environment. The event, co-hosted by TRIS Rating Co., Ltd., and S&P Global Ratings, served as a platform for stakeholders in the Thai capital markets to exchange perspectives on economic conditions, business trends, sovereign ratings, and the challenges and opportunities arising from shifts in global trade and supply chains.

Reflecting on the insightful Sustainable Bond Issuance event with ThaiBMA last May 26 in Bangkok: A central theme was the practical application of Environmental and Social Safeguards. The discussions, including perspectives on CGIF's due diligence and eligibility criteria, provided attendees with a deeper understanding of how to ensure bond issuances adhere to crucial environmental and social benchmarks.